thatjakea 57 Posted January 26, 2020 Excited to share my latest purchase, a gen JLC Odysseus with an incredibly rare factory stone dial. This is one of only 3 I have ever seen and I just love how ahead of its time it was. As of more recent times, JLC have introduced the “Meteorite” dials which are of a very similar style. I love the timeless design of the Odysseus, it reminds me of the old Patek 5035, (which is my all time favourite) At a much more reasonable price! You don’t get much better bang for your buck that a vintage JLC. This is the earlier model, featuring the Calibre 631 - a quartz movement with a mechanical chronograph developed by Jaeger-LeCoultre. Introduced in 1987, Calibre 631 was the second member in the Jaeger-LeCoultre Mechaquartz family after the Calibre 630. It is a complicated movement, with 25 jewels and 233 components. Even with this, the Mechaquartz was much more compact than a conventional automatic chronograph movement. All in all, a lovely investment which will get a wholeeeeeee bunch of wrist time! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tribefan 6,768 Posted January 26, 2020 Congrats man, JLC is my absolute favorite brand. Enjoy it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thatjakea 57 Posted January 26, 2020 34 minutes ago, tribefan said: Congrats man, JLC is my absolute favorite brand. Enjoy it! Thanks mate! Ditto -can’t beat them! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Intresting 21,712 Posted January 26, 2020 I remember a period when stone dials was the in thing, and there was a "cheaper" brand or Swatch class called Fossil. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deju 1,883 Posted January 26, 2020 Oh that dial is very cool! I’d only ever heard of meteorite dials, I prefer yours. congrats on your new watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,762 Posted January 26, 2020 Beautiful watch indeed. Congratulations! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jasonbaylee 192 Posted January 26, 2020 Very exotic dial against the gold elements!Good tastebud Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thatjakea 57 Posted January 26, 2020 1 hour ago, Intresting said: I remember a period when stone dials was the in thing, and there was a "cheaper" brand or Swatch class called Fossil. Interesting! I had never seen them barr the newer models appearing in the last 3 years or so! I’ll have to do some googling. 1 hour ago, NCRich said: Beautiful watch indeed. Congratulations! 1 hour ago, deju said: Oh that dial is very cool! I’d only ever heard of meteorite dials, I prefer yours. congrats on your new watch. Thanks guys - I’m extremely pleased with it More photos to follow once received! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thatjakea 57 Posted January 26, 2020 1 hour ago, Jasonbaylee said: Very exotic dial against the gold elements! Good tastebud In total agreement with that statement Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Intresting 21,712 Posted January 27, 2020 3 hours ago, thatjakea said: Interesting! I had never seen them barr the newer models appearing in the last 3 years or so! I’ll have to do some googling. Thanks guys - I’m extremely pleased with it More photos to follow once received! regardless, your watch is a thing of beauty ! wear with good health! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites